Antibiotic resistance: why tests are key to arresting the trend: The lack diagnostic laboratory systems exacerbates antibiotic resistance in Africa. ShutterstockInfections are a leading cause of death worldwide. But widespread resistance to almost all available antibacterials is a reality in low and middle-income countries. It is thought to be most acute in sub-Saharan Africa. … [Read more...] about Antibiotic resistance: why tests are key to arresting the trend | The Conversation
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South Africans prefer their children to be taught in English | The Conversation
South Africans prefer their children to be taught in English: A majority of South African school children are in the process of learning English by the time they start their schooling. ShutterstockEnglish is only one of 11 official languages spoken in South Africa. It’s currently the preferred language of education and is used in many of the nation’s schools. But most children … [Read more...] about South Africans prefer their children to be taught in English | The Conversation
Why a regional criminal court for Africa is a good idea | The Conversation
Why a regional criminal court for Africa is a good idea: Judges in the courtroom prior to the the sentencing of Jean-Pierre Bemba at in the International Criminal Court in The Hague Robin van Lonkhuijsen/EPAThe African Union (AU), which replaced the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 2002, was founded on a peace and security platform. It was set up with the aim of tackling … [Read more...] about Why a regional criminal court for Africa is a good idea | The Conversation
Dugongs: looking to the gentle sea creature’s past may guard its future | The Conversation
Dugongs: looking to the gentle sea creature's past may guard its future: Dugongs are rare and elusive. ShutterstockMost people look rather blank when asked if they know what a dugong is. Some may be aware that it’s a sea cow, something similar to the manatee. But they don’t know much more. This is a shame for two reasons. The first is that dugongs (Dugong dugon) are … [Read more...] about Dugongs: looking to the gentle sea creature’s past may guard its future | The Conversation
Why South Africa needs to fix its troubled public broadcaster | The Conversation
Why South Africa needs to fix its troubled public broadcaster: Each of South Africa's former presidents treated the state broadcaster very differently. From left Jacob Zuma, Nelson Mandela, and Thabo Mbeki (2008). Epa/Kim LudbrookThe South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), the country’s legislated public broadcasting service, has been in the news for all the wrong … [Read more...] about Why South Africa needs to fix its troubled public broadcaster | The Conversation
